Ten years ago when i saw "Titanic" i didn't know much about Leonardo Di Caprio. The movie made him a huge star adored by the opposite sex which actually was a bad thing because i though he was just an ordinary performer loved because of his look instead of his talent.
Ten years later, i have to admit i was wrong. Di Caprio is an exceptional one of the most gifted actor from his generation. As he is growing older, he is becoming finer. I was very impressed when i saw him in "Catch me if you can" where he was playing a con man like no other. Again, i was wowed by his performances in "The Aviator", "The Departed" and recently "Body of lies".
"Revolutionary Road" is his latest movie. He is this young middle class american male married to an unsuccessful actress played by Kate Winslet. The story takes place in the md 50's. It is adapted from a novel published in 1961 by Richard Yates. For me this is a study of people choices and their consequences. The dream of separating from a routine life into an unknown yet exciting future existence in a foreign land is the "raison d'etre" of the wife. An ambitious plan that will alas become an unfulfilled desire and will open up serious tension between husband and wife.
Sam Mendes makes the audience to reflect. Several views are offered; one of them comes even from an "insane" person. Who is right? Who is wrong? I guess the purpose of this movie is not to have precise answers. In contrary, it provides the opportunity to have fluctuated feelings and opinions. It is a strong and highly emotional movie. I am really impressed specially by the fact an American production is made with certain variations to the usual expectation that makes the experience less exciting and more predictable.
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